Chapel wedding in Guelph at Knox Presbyterian
A quiet March 17 wedding at Knox Presbyterian Church Guelph united Melba Jean Kentner and Ralph George McKen. Rev D Crawford Smit officiated with John Martin best man. The bride wore a sek-foam crystal nylon dress with white accessories and a white carnation corsage. The reception followed with family attending and a three-tier cake centerpiece.
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Knox Presbyterian Church
Guelph
D. Crawford Smit
Melba Jean Kentner
Ralph George McKen
A. Kirkpatrick
Mount Forest
John Martin
Hitchener
C G I T Imaginary Tour of Village
The Canadian Girls in Training of Knoxchurch met at Mrs. D. Davidson’s home on Monday. The group split into triads with a teacher for an imaginary village tour in India, led by Sharon Gervais with Ruth Spielvogel assisting. Jany and Jane McPhedran and Norma Sinclair led worship, Ella Jang read from the mission study book Saris and Sandals, a song service followed by taps.
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Knoxchurch
Jane McPhedran
Norma Sinclair
Ella Jang
Miss Watkins
Engagements Announced for Two Ontario Couples
Campbellville announces Mary Laurine Stokes to Wellsley Henry MacLeod with wedding set for April 9 1955 at 2 pm at St Johns Church Nassagaweya Ingersoll Die announces Dorothy Irene Stokes to Neil William Franklin Lambert with a Trinity United church Ingersoll wedding on Saturday April 9 1955 at 4 pm.
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James Stokes
Campbellville
Mary Laurine
Wellsley Henry MacLeod
Harry ‘MacLeod
Acton
St John's’ Church
Nassagaweya
Fréderick A. McBiarmid
Ingersoll
Dorothy Irene
Neil William Franklin Lambert
Rockwood
Ontario
Trinity United Church
Personal Notices From A Canada News Page
Mrs Dougeld Kennedy visits friends in Winnipeg Edmonton and Varioover for several weeks Miss Jenny Capesky of Gick Children's Hospital Toronto renewed acquaintance with Mrs C Rognvaldson on Wednesday Visitors from a motor trip to Florida include Mr and Mrs H Ziliott They attended after weeks away Friends of Mrs Alice Kozak and her daughter Mrs Mildred Bell mourn the death of another daughter Mrs Aileen Sime Mr and Mrs Wi J McKnight Beverley Mr and Mrs G Aitken and Sharon visited Donald McKnight at Woodeden Cerebral Penny Transing Centre near London Grove Illinois in charge of Baxter Laboratories sales accompanied the visit The Spencer Lee party including Mr and Mrs Kenneth Knox and Andrew visited Prescott for the christening of Donald Spencer Lee's daughter The baby wore a robe over 100 years old brought from Prescott over Easter
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Dougeld Kennedy
Winnipeg
Edmonton
Varioover
Jenny Capesky
Gick Children’s Hospital
Toronto
C. Rognvaldson
Florida
H. Ziliott
Alice Kozak
Mildred_ Bell
Spencer-Lee
Kenneth Knox
Andrew Visheu
Prescott
Donald Spencer-Lee
Legion bowling and card group results and upcoming events
In a close euchre final Dude Lindsay beats Vic Masters for first prize. Bob Bowles takes third. Bill Roberts is booby. Bowling team traveled to Welland for district competition but did not win trophies. Denny and Cooney expected home after Sunnybrook operations. Johnny Moore still hospitalized. Cribbage team led by Bill Nicolae to Georgetown for district play. General meeting planned. Eden Mills tops cribbage schedule. banquet plans under way with Tinnie Morales and Fred Kentner as winners.
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Dude Lindsay
Vic. Masters
Dude
Bob Bowles
Bill Roberts
Welland
al Denny
Jack Cooney
Sunnybrook Hospital
Johnny Moore
Toronto
Bill Nicolae
Georgetown
Eden Mills
Tinnie Mosales
Freq Kentner
Surprise party marks Mrs. Bell's 76th birthday
Friends and relatives surprised Mary Ella Bell at her home on Bower Ave. She resides with Mr. and Mrs. A. Orr in Harriston. Special guests included Rev. Aparrey and Rev. Poole. Mrs. Bell received gifts cards and flowers as a small reception followed.
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Mary Ella Bell
Bell
A. Orr
Bower Ave
Aparrey
Currey
C. L. Poole
Poole
Ee Poole
Harriston
Bell Semerry
Dads and Lads Dinner Features Rev Kiddell and Wells the Wizard
The annual Dads and Lads dinner at St. Alban's Parish Hall drew about 100 men and boys for a roast turkey meal served by the Guild. Rev. K. G. Kiddell of Caledonia gave a talk aimed at the boys, complemented by tricks and stage magic. Wells the Wizard provided additional entertainment to both young and old.
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St. Alban’s
Guild
St. Albans
K. G. Kiddell
St. Paul's Anglican Church
Caledonia
Wells the Wizard
Road and Dam Repairs Up for Rockwood Council
Rockwood council passed a road bylaw granting 27000 for roads and bridges in 1955 and called for tenders to surface 10000 feet of road with gravel this year. Tender closes April 4. Attendees included Coats Grand Valley dows Kelso P A Rockwood Downs Schneider and the Rockwood Fish and Game Club discussing dam repairs and forming a committee to secure Edgar Harris permissions.
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Rockwood
Coats
Grand Valley Dows
Kelso
P.A
Downs
Schneider
Rockwood Fish and Game Club
C. Meadows
F. Sch Schneider
F. L
Edgar Harris
Knox church Heather Club March meeting at Benson home
Mrs W Benson hosted the Knox church Heather Club with president Dorothy Calder presiding. New member welcomed, devotions by Mae Dumarch and Alice McCallum, reports by Meryl Kirkness and Mary Mann, and plans for a strawberry tea were approved. Meryl Kirkness offered her home for the next gathering.
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Knoxchurch Heather Club
Ben Benson
Dorothy Calder
Mae Dumarch
Alice McCallum
Meryl Kirkness
Mary Mann
Bea Benson
Laurentian Mountains
Royal Winter Fair
Ontario
Charlotte Holmes
Margaret Armstrong
Olive Joe
Gowns Over a Century Highlight Fashion Show
A Friendly Circle fashion show at the United Church featured gowns from over 100 years ago alongside modern styles. Irene Douglas and Marguerite Taylor led the group with Stella Adamson presiding, as members modeled clothing for christening outfits, business wear, twenties flapper looks, and wedding gowns with live piano and choral accompaniment.
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Friendly Circle
The
United Church
Stella Adamson
Fran Leland
Irene Doulas
Marguerite Taylor
Helen Pickett
Edna Hufnagel
May Lang
Mrs.Hufnagel
Mrs. Lang
Acton Distracted by Pranks Weather and Local Happenings
Watch out for pranksters to morrow morning as April Fool's. Driving hazards persisted over the weekend on district roads. The monthly band concert was canceled due to bad weather and driving conditions. Excavations for new Glenlea subdivision houses proceed this week. The Junior Farmers hockey trophy, won by Acton, is on display in the Free Press window. Acton news includes club events, school activities, and local notices from Knox church and Guelph College Figure Skating. Community members respond to weather and civic events with a busy week ahead.
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Acton
Confirmation classes begin at St. Alban’s Church
Classes for confirmation at St. Alban's Church started a month ago with junior after school sessions on Mondays and an adult class in the parish hall. Rector Evan H Jones leads the course, preparing candidates for the Bishop of Niagara to perform the rite in June.
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St. Alban’s Church
St. Alban‘s
Evan H -Jones
Niagara
W. E. Bagnall
St. Alban’s
Eieperts
Mozart Study Group reviews papers and Mozart symphony
The Mozart Music Study Group met Monday hosted by Mrs. C. Papers were read and Mozart's Symphony discussed. Changes in class structure were decided with four grade groups and examinations were reviewed. refreshments ended the meeting led by Mrs. R. Arnold.
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Mozarrtis Symphonie
Mondas
Avery Wes
Heard
Arls
Acton Music
R. Arnold
W. Beatty
Red Cross aids Canadians after 1953 disasters
In 1953 more than 5000 Canadians received emergency relief from the Canadian Red Cross. It reports 23 welfare workers aiding troops in the Far East, reflecting continued humanitarian support amid crises.
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Red Cross
Far East
Speeding Tops Highway Safety Problems in Ontario Farm Forums
A March 21 Ontario farm forum report lists speeding as the major highway safety issue, with 65 percent of groups citing it as the biggest problem. Careless driving, lack of courtesy, and drinking follow, while 10 percent blame overly powerful cars and 17 percent note slow drivers as dangers.
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Ontario
Tawa
Gered
Slaw
Peterborsuga
Acton YMC A Plans Easter Egg Hunt For Children
The local Y M C A in cooperation with a candy maker will host an Easter egg hunt during the holidays. In Acton open to children six to fifteen who register locally, with 200 prizes from chocolate rabbits to lollipops. Prizes will satisfy all entrants and plans include a town park hunt or Y M C A venue if needed.
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Y.M.C.A
Acton
YM C.A
Toronto
Ontario
Québec
Bob Brayshaw
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Robt. R. Hamilton
Fred A. Hoffman
Optometrists
E. P. Head
St. George’s Square
W. H. Denny
LEE State Farm
Nvena
Brock St
Wilbert R. Wallis
R.R. G. Mount Forest
Wallis
Glen McKen
Guelper
Mary
William ‘Mainprize
Mill
C.G.I.T
Fool's
Ledger’s
1.G.A
Swift
Trinidad
Ly 'S
Vita
Pons
Legion
Midland
CIA
Insurance Association
George Robertson
Ir. W. Grant
Watson’s Music Store
Mill’st.e
Mrs. W. Benson
Rognvaldson
Lorraine Lasby
Katherine
Garrett
Merle Russell
Betty Bean
Greta Hellen
Doris Kentner
Edna Nellis
Edna’ Hufnagel
Louise Baxter
Jean Russell
Dorothy ‘Rognvaldson
Greta Heller
Jean Johnston
Jean .Denny
Margaret MacPherson
Ida
Muriel Simpson
B. Veldhuis
Mildred Bell
Don Bexton
L. Bowen
Glenlea Subdivision
Sonny
Provincial Institute of Trades
Ladies of Knox Church
Mainprize
Guelph College Figure Skating Club
O.A.C
Gail Dobbie
Mary Jane Force
Elizabeth Force
Baptist Young People's Union
Guelph Association
Simon the Leper
Hillsburgh
Johnny Barber
London
Mr. Haskell
Toronto Better Business Bureau
Rotary Clan
Frank Oldfield
Ted Hansen
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